Pleasant Lake, IN

Indiana

Pleasant Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 803. Residents earn $66,563 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
803 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$66,563 Median Income $27,353 per capita
$155,300 Home Value $238,685 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,300 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,563
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $155,300
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

How Pleasant Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population803
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,563
Per Capita$27,353
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,959M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$238,685
Housing Units320

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation987 ft (301 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.2%
Libraries3

Is Pleasant Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Pleasant Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Lake is $66,563, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Lake is $155,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 38.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pleasant Lake has a population of 803 with a density of 1,235 people per square mile. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

803
Total Population
1,235
People / sq mi
34.3yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Lake is $66,563, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,563
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,353
Avg Weekly Wage$942
IRS Avg AGI$73,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$1,959M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare82
Retail155
Manufacturing87

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Lake is $155,300, 45% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $238,685.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,300
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$238,685

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units320
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
Pleasant Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall38.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation987 ft (301 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Coordinates41.5743°N, 85.0125°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 95.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
91% below US avg
High School+96.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.2%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants93
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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